Photographer's Note

Montagnana is a town of 9,532 inhabitants in the province of Padua.
In addition to the stunning fortified complex, the city is appreciated for the urban fabric, made of streets and buildings arose during the Renaissance and part in the economic recovery of the nineteenth century .. The large central square, the cathedral stretches (1431-1502), from the impressive late-Gothic forms with Renaissance additions. All 'inside you can admire: the Transfiguration of Paolo Veronese, three works by John Buonconsiglio said Marshal (XVI c.), A large canvas votive valuable documentary depicting the Battle of Lepanto (1571). The walls are decorated with refined decorations and frescoes, among them, remarkable, that in the apse of the Buonconsiglio, and on either side of the entrance, Judith and David, recently attributed to Giorgione. Also on the square, overlooking the 'Valeri elegant Palace and the old pawnshop. In Via Matteotti is the palace Magnavin-Foratti in refined Venetian Gothic style, which is said to have been the residence of Jacoba, wife of the leader Erasmo da Narni called Gattamelata. By way of Carrara, the town hall, attributed Veronese architect Michele Sanmicheli (1532). As a Scaligera there is a late-Romanesque church of St. Francis, with adjoining monastery of the Poor Clares, by way of St. Benedict overlooking the baroque church of the same name (under restoration). Just outside of 'town, close to Porta Padova, there is the Villa Pisani, one of the masterpieces of Palladio, that all' inside houses statues of Alessandro Vittoria (1525-1608). Of note, in Montagnana of the ancient Hospital of St. Mary, and in the street, the church of St. Anthony the Abbot, with traces of Templar.

Hello Silvio my neighbour !
Nice capture of this city wals in good light.
Interesting to see them in such good condition. Unfortunately city walls of İstanbul are not as good as this one.
Interesting notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Hi Silvio,
You have found a very good position for this picture, the closest tower at a pleasant third of the view and the long wall as a good diagonal. This is indeed a very impressive fortification and a very attractive photo.
Kind regards
Gunnar

Hello Silvio!
Very impressive fortress and a very attractive picture.
Excellent point of view into the picture, close to the corner of the tower and the walls showing the front page of the next four towers, creating a wonderful perspective. Beautiful colors and good sharpness.
Regards
Tadeusz

Hello Silvio,
the perspective you applied here provides us with an excellent view over this complex.The light was also perfect to present all details in a best quality.Qualty as wel las colors are magnificent.
And the fortification itself looks really beautiful and interesting.Well done!

Hello Silvio,
Beautiful building, with wonderful lines and the way it builds layer upon layer. I like the inclusion of the trees on the left, which really balance the photo with the castle on the right. Great detail also.
Have a nice evening,
Regards,
Maria

Buona sera silvio,
Stunning long wall from the Medievil era.
DOF along and very good clarity provided a magnificent view on the impressive location.
An interesting note telling about the history enfolded there.,
Arrivederci,
Ike

Italy has such a wealth of bueatiful places to see and photograph and this is another fine example.
I love how you have used the edge of the tree, in the f/g, to create that sense of depth; it makes a good diagonal lead to the tallest of the towers. From there, the receding wall and diminishing towers produce a wonderful sense of perspective.
The long shadows are instrumental in defining the contours of the land.
Bellissimo!

Ciao Silvio
Such a simple but effective composition. Very well realised colours and the texture of the wall. The front tower perfectly positioned. The tree on the left provides the perfect balance. Thanks a lot sir, for sharing. I think there is a lot to be learnt from your pictures.
With regards
Satya

Hi Silvio,
The walls look extremely interesting here with such a wonderful foreground. You had a luck to capture it during a beautiful sunny day so the visual effect is really lovely! Well done! Thanks for sharing.

Hi Silvio
Very impressive composition and I love the pov, the way you have placed the significant subject allowing the eye to explore deeper in. Brilliant lighting, colors and contrast with the tree provides a natural framing. Above all the exposure and detail is second to none. Great shot, Congrats
Kind regards